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This section will review cars, trucks, products and books related to the auto industry.

By Jeff Teague on
See what a 2020 Highlander looks like at night - inside and out. You just may be impressed.
By Denis Flierl on
The 2020 Honda Civic Si gets a refresh. See what changes are coming to the sport-tuned model.
By Peter Neilson on
The Prius has given us so much. It is versatile, fuel-efficient and affordable. Every good thing has time though. Here is what you need to know about the Toyota Rav4 Hybrid, a new rising star.
By Al Castro on
Another maker unveils another battery electric vehicle, their first we’ve been waiting for, for years, and with no more excuses of expensive batteries and paltry ranges while Tesla escalates theirs, we’re once again disappointed. This time it’s Mazda. I explain.
By Jeff Teague on
Pictures may settle this debate as we compare 2020 Toyota Corolla Hatchback SE against its new trim-mate SE Nightshade Edition. What one are you most interested in?
By Peter Neilson on
With the holiday winding down, and the approach of a new year, now may be the best time to get a new Toyota Prius. Here is why.
By Marc Stern on
Ford Ranger Midsized Pickups have an interesting feature that may have been taken from an old Grimm's Fairytale. Like Hansel and Gretl, who were trying to find their way in the woods, leaving a trail of breadcrumbs, Ford Ranger Midsized Pickups leave their own trails of 'Breadcrumbs.'
By Peter Neilson on
When it comes to choosing a hybrid car, Honda has always been a second choice option. However with both the 2020 Prius and Insight that may change. Here is what you need to know about the 2020 Toyota Prius vs the Insight.
By Denis Flierl on
The Mazda3 was new for 2019, and gets new upgrades in its second year. See what new safety technology new models get.
By Patrick Rall on
If you live in a snowy region of the United States and you want a single vehicle that is fun to drive for the entire year, the Dodge Durango SRT is an unrivaled bargain – offering the functionality of other large SUVs coupled with 475 horsepower.
By John Goreham on
The Acura TLX and Genesis G70 are two great sports sedans. We tested the top trim of both. Which is your preference?
By Denis Flierl on
Check out the 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross. There is a lot to like and a few things we don't like.
By Jeff Teague on
Get your exclusive peek at what the redesigned interior will look like for the 2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited. You will like it.
By Jeff Teague on
Toyota has added a performance grade to its lineup. See what things caught me off-guard during my review of the 2020 Avalon TRD.
By Marc Stern on
For the second time in three weeks, a Ford Motor Co. vehicle, the Lincoln Corsair, has been named the winner of a Top Safety Pick award.
By Denis Flierl on
This week we drive the new-for-2020 Honda Pilot Black Edition trim. See why it's not the best Pilot trim option for 3-Row shoppers.
By John Goreham on
Genesis has a new sports sedan we feel bests the BMW 3 Series in every way. Does that matter in this segment anymore since the Model 3 arrived?
By Patrick Rall on
The 2019 Lexus GX460 combines impressive go-anywhere driving dynamics with V8 power and the level of premium amenities that you would expect from a modern luxury SUV.
By Peter Neilson on
The Toyota Prius and the Tesla Model 3 are excellent cars, but the hard part can be choosing one. Here is what you need to know on how to decide with one is right for you. Here are 2 questions you need to ask yourself before buying either.
By Jeff Teague on
An all-new 2021 RAV4 plug-in hybrid is on the way, and it promises to be the most powerful RAV4 ever. See how this could quickly become the most popular RAV4 to-date.
By Denis Flierl on
This week we drive the 2020 Acura MDX AWD A-Spec. See how this A-Spec trim brings an extra level of style and sophistication to the MDX.
By Patrick Rall on
I recently spent a week driving the 2019 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro and found that for anyone who likes big performance-themed pickup trucks, there are 5 clear reasons to love this package – which I consider to be the very best full-sized truck every offered by any Japanese automaker.
By Patrick Rall on
Dodge’s limited edition 2020 Charger Hellcat Daytona is a gorgeous appearance package with a bonus of 10 extra horsepower.
By Patrick Rall on
Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat widebody in-car footage shows track testing while a trackside video shows a gigantic burnout.
By Denis Flierl on
The 2020 Acura RDX is a good value for luxury SUV shoppers. See why it competes with the best in class.
By Patrick Rall on
I recently spent a week driving the 2019 Volvo XC40 T5 AWD R-Design and as someone who doesn’t generally love smaller sport utility vehicles, I was really impressed by the driving dynamics and by amount of premium content in such an affordable vehicle.
By Denis Flierl on
The Mazda6 could be the sportiest mid-size sedan available, but its best attribute is going away forever. If you have a passion for driving you should still check out the 2019 Mazda Mazda6.
By Patrick Rall on
Many muscle car owners downplay the fun-to-drive factor of small cars like the 2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata, but after spending a week driving one back-to-back with my Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat, it is easy to see why this small car has been so popular for so long.
By Denis Flierl on
The 2019 Toyota 86 TRD is a limited-run model. What’s special about it?
By Jeff Teague on
I recently had the opportunity to test out the all-new 2020 Toyota Avalon TRD. It is stunning and drives even better. Learn all about the TRD and see why you will probably fall in love with it too.